Job Summary:
The incumbent is responsible to manage partners to meet ground needs. He / She will have to identify and bring together key platers and diverse stakeholders to have meaningful conversations, adopt impact strategies, design and implement community outreach programme / inclusive community projects to benefit and make an impact to the needs of clients under Enabling Services Hub and TOUCH Special Needs Group.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
- Establish partnerships for community activation in various aspects such as outreach, programmes, volunteers.
- Co-create a community of practice in driving community activation with other stakeholders, SGE, EBH and other ESH operators in other regions.
- Establish and nurture meaningful working relationships with community partners/agencies to raise awareness about ESH with the aim to engage more PwDs in ESH services.
- Organise and coordinate community events, workshops, and communication forums to engage stakeholders and raise awareness.
- Facilitate better understanding of the needs and aspirations of Person with disability with corporate and community partners.
- Cultivate long-term and strong relationships with community leaders, grassroot partners, SSA to expand the reach and facilitate social change and inclusiveness for PwDs with the community.
- Channel ground feedback to team to inform the programme development for PwDs and the caregivers.
- Curate stories of beneficiaries and volunteers.
- Work with TOUCH Communication team to curate social media content and any fundraising campaign that will benefit the ESH programme.
- Upkeep general administration and coordination, pertaining to database management and mend communication forum for publicity.
- Work with staff from another service under Special Needs Group or with other services outside Special Needs Group on special project on ad-hoc basis.
Working Conditions:
- 5 day work week: Mon-Fri (Weekend as and when needed)
- Attractive remuneration and staff benefits
- Location: Jurong
Requirements:
- Degree holder.
- At least 3 - 5 years or more of related experience
- Prior experience in community partnership management or working with PwDs will be an added advantage.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Leadership abilities, with experience in coordinating projects and driving initiatives to achieve desire outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation and people management skills.
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed, and willingness to travel locally for meetings, events and outreach activities.
- Adept at Microsoft Office